Oratorio di San Michele, Gothic oratory near Carrara Castle, Padua, Italy.
The Oratorio di San Michele contains frescoes depicting the Life of the Virgin Mary along with scenes from everyday medieval life in Padua.
Built in 1397 after a fire destroyed the previous church during conflicts between Carraresi and Visconti, the oratory received funding from the Bovi family.
The interior walls display frescoes by Jacopo da Verona, including portraits of Petrarch and members of the Carraresi family within biblical narratives.
The oratory opens Tuesday through Friday from 10 AM to 1 PM, with extended weekend hours varying between winter and summer seasons.
A stone plaque inside the oratory documents both the construction details and attributes the frescoes to Jacopo da Verona, confirming their authenticity.
Location: Padua
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 45.40134,11.86910
Latest update: March 14, 2025 01:22
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